The Word Desk

Join our fabulous group of freelance linguists. We're particularly looking for those with experience in the below. Any language combination. NB: we tend to get a high volume of messages and will be focusing on those with the specialist requirements listed in the video. We really appreciate all interest in The Word Desk. #translators #lifesciencestranslation #medicolegaltranslation #linguisticvalidation #cognitivedebrefing #linguists #medicaltranslation #ecoa #coa #clinicaloutcomesassessment #patientreportedoutcomes

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🌟 Happy Diwali from The Word Desk in North Oxfordshire ✨ As we celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights, we’re reminded of the importance of connection and understanding across cultures. Just as the diyas light up homes, we strive to illuminate health outcomes research with clear and effective translations. Did you know that the word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'? #HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #translation #globalcommunication #globalcommunity #cometogether

🎃 Happy Halloween from The Word Desk! 👻 This Halloween, let us take care of your translations to help you dodge any spooktacular faux pas. After all, nothing sends shivers down your spine quite like a dodgy translation! Reach out today—let’s make sure your words are frightfully brilliant! #Halloween #translation #notricksjusttreats #boo

An insightful read here from our friend Nick at red thread | market access. Enjoy!

Welcome to this week’s #DeepDive from The Word Desk! ✨ In today’s edition, we’re discussing ethical challenges in PROMs translations. 💡 Today’s question: What ethical challenges have you encountered when adapting patient-reported outcome measures, and how did you address them to ensure fairness and cultural sensitivity? 🔍 We want to hear from you! 💬 Comment below and join the conversation! 👉 Don’t forget to follow The Word Desk for more insightful discussions and tune in next week as we continue to explore crucial topics in linguistic validation and beyond. #TheWordDesk #DeepDive #LinguisticValidation #ClinicalTrials #language #translation #ecoa #outcomesresearch #ethicalchallenge #globalresearch #culturaladaptation

🚨FDA Guidance for Industry Oct 2024 🚨 This is not translations-specific, but it helps us understand the wider context of what we are translating - PROs - selection, consideration of patient burden, quality of data, and so forth. Link (get the kettle on): https://lnkd.in/eBK4efHN "This guidance provides recommendations to sponsors for collection of a core set of patient-reported clinical outcomes in cancer clinical trials and related considerations for instrument selection and trial design. Although this guidance focuses on patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures, some of these recommendations may be relevant to other clinical outcome assessments (i.e., clinician-reported outcome, observer-reported outcome, performance outcome) in cancer clinical trials."

A fantastic line up (including my esteemed former colleague Prof. Neil Hawkins) in this webinar (6 Nov) on real-world evidence in HTA. Enjoy! Helen

Welcome to this week’s #DeepDive from The Word Desk! ✨ In today’s edition, we’re exploring effective strategies for ensuring cultural relevance in HRQoL translations 🌍 💡 Today’s question: In your experience, what are the most effective strategies for ensuring that health-related quality of life measures remain culturally relevant after translation? 🔍 We want to hear from the community! What strategies have worked best for you? 💬 Comment below and join the conversation! 👉 Don’t forget to follow The Word Desk for more insightful discussions and tune in next week as we continue to explore crucial topics in linguistic validation and beyond. #TheWordDesk #DeepDive #LinguisticValidation #ClinicalTrials #culturaladaptation #hrqol #outcomesresearch

Imagine: a cultural adaptation workshop and the subject is.. British biscuits. Thanks for the inspiration for this post #VeryBritishProblems British biscuit customs are no joke. Tell someone you prefer a Custard Cream to a Jammie Dodger and you might just start a national debate. Where would you even start, with adapting this subject for other countries? Would we ask Italians which type of biscotti they dip in their espresso? How about the French and their 🥐 preferences? Do Americans take their cookie options so seriously? Is it really a Greek tradition to have 'spoon sweets' with a glass of cold water at coffee time? Cultural nuances are everywhere - even in something as seemingly small as an afternoon tea custom. When we adapt questionnaires or materials for different audiences, it's mission-critical to remember those little quirks that make us who we are. What's that one thing in your culture that's just as serious as tea and biscuits are to us Brits? Share your thoughts below - we could use a laugh to brighten up the afternoon (or some new snack ideas!). 👇